This sophomore album defines the idea of fine-tuning a sound a band can call theirs. Off the Record continues to infiltrate their ever-evolving sound with peel the paint off the walls guitar and uniquely smart sound bites. The aggressive, fast-paced songs are like a smack in the face with a 2x4, and yet the band is elegantly able to tone it down for a memorable track like "Looking Ahead." Simply put, Off the Record provides another KO album in the realm of punk music.
Editors' ratings - Doug 2/5, Jason 1.5/5
Other coverage for this album
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